Simple Machines

Front

The fixed point on a lever is called the __________.

Back

Fulcrum

Front

A ___________ is a wheel with a rope wrapped around it that can be used to lift or PULL heavy objects by changing the direction or amount of force.

Back

Pulley

Front

A __________ is a bar that moves around a fixed point in order to push, pull, or move things.

Back

Lever

Front

An __________________ is a flat surface that is raised higher at one end in order to move objects up or down.

Back

Inclined Plane

Front

A ___________ is an object that is wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or split objects.

Back

Wedge

Front

A __________________ is a rod attached to the center of a wheel that is used to make it easier to turn or move objects.

Back

Wheel & Axle

Front

A __________ is an inclined plane wrapped around a small rod used to hold objects together.

Back

Screw

Front

This image shows which of the following simple machines? Options: Wheel & Axle, Pulley, Screw, Inclined Plane

Back

Wheel & Axle

Front

This image shows which of the following simple machines? Pulley, Inclined Plane, Wheel & Axle, Lever

Back

Lever

Front

A _________ machine is two or more simple machines working together.

Back

Compound